Psalm 136 (Ropartz, Guy)

This work has been identified as being in the public domain in Canada and the United States, as well as countries where the copyright term is life+50 years. However, this work is not in the public domain in countries where the copyright term is life+70 years (including all EU countries), unless an exception (such as the rule of the shorter term) applies. Works still protected by copyright can only be used with the permission of the copyright holder. See public domain for details.
This work may not be in the public domain in all countries. Please check the copyright laws of your country.

Contents

Performances

Sheet Music

Vocal Scores

PDF scanned by US-R
Schissel (2010/12/20)

Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Baudoux, n.d.(1897?). Plate E.B. et cie. 432.
Copyright
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Javascript is required to submit files.

General Information

Work Title Psalm 136
Alternative. Title Psaume CXXXVI ; Assis sur les berges du fleuve ; By the rivers of Babylon
Composer Ropartz, Guy
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGR 61
Key B-flat minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1897
First Performance. 1898 in Nancy
First Publication. 1897?
Librettist Psalm CXXXVII
Language French
Dedication Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 15 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation chorus, organ and orchestra

Navigation etc.

Recorded in 1995 on Marco Polo (reissued in 2001 on Naxos.)

See

This is the psalm usually referred to as 137, but numbering systems differ. Note the opening line: as I sat by the banks of the river.